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Shrimp vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shrimp and Bass different?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bass is 115% higher.
  • Shrimp contains 11 times more Sodium than Bass. While Shrimp contains 947mg of Sodium, Bass contains only 88mg.

Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Bass
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 5.7% 29% 41% 13% 14% 109% 11% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +378.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +545%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.9%
Contains more IronIron +237.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Bass
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 29% 8.5% 48% 52% 80% 551% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +165.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.558mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Bass
2
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +165.2%
Contains more FatsFats +75.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.73g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Bass
2
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.005 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Bass
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Bass Opinion
Calories 119kcal 124kcal Bass
Protein 22.78g 22.73g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 2.99g Bass
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 103mg Bass
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 51mg Bass
Calcium 91mg 19mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 328mg Bass
Iron 0.32mg 1.08mg Bass
Copper 0.258mg 0.04mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 254mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 88mg Bass
Vitamin A 301IU 104IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg 31µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.019mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.037mg Bass
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.558mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.346mg Bass
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 10µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Bass
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.65g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.005g Bass
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.255mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.047mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.848mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.088mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.887mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.501mg 0.669mg Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.217g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Bass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Shrimp
60%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bass
Bass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients
  2. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.